Controls Engineer III (BMS)

Barry-Wehmiller•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

Design Group is leading the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) scope for AI-driven data centers in the Abilene and Haskell, Texas area. The work covers Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), including engineering, procurement, system integration, onsite checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements for critical infrastructure. This infrastructure includes chillers, air handling units, fan coil arrays, power distribution centers, transformers, UPS systems, and feeder protection. The EPMS scope also includes visualization, monitoring, alarming, and integration of critical electrical infrastructure. The Controls Engineer will support deployment of multiple greenfield data centers, receiving and deploying applications from the design team, checking thousands of devices point to point, configuring communications protocols and instruments, commissioning Ignition applications, and guiding onsite electrical subcontractors. The role offers opportunities to contribute to a growing account, develop expertise in a new market vertical, build technical and leadership skills, and pursue promotion based on personal and account performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience starting up control systems, including significant onsite time.
  • Ability to spend significant time onsite (75%).
  • Must be open to 100% travel or willing to relocate close to the site.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability and desire to work within large teams.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers, with scopes covering both BMS and EPMS.
  • Receive applications from the design team and deploy them to each site.
  • Perform point-to-point checkout of thousands of devices.
  • Configure communication protocols for equipment including switchgear and breakers.
  • Configure and calibrate instruments such as meters, VFDs, and flow meters.
  • Deploy and commission Ignition applications.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to Design Group subcontractors, including electricians, onsite.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance offered.
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